Lorena Garcia Cucalon

Lorena Garcia Cucalon is a Marketing Manager at Kraton Corporation since May 2022, with a diverse background in civil engineering and materials. Previously, Lorena held positions as an Asphalt Research Scientist at TAMKO from February 2017 to April 2022, and as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, focusing on NCHRP 9-58 related to asphalt mixtures with high recycled asphalt pavement and shingle content. Lorena's academic journey includes a Ph.D. and Master's degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University, where significant research projects included WMA for Qatar and moisture susceptibility studies. Earlier experience includes serving as Plant Manager at Emulpac S.A., where starting as a laboratory assistant led to comprehensive technical roles in asphalt emulsions.